tax base
noun
: the wealth (such as real estate or income) within a jurisdiction that is liable to taxation
Examples of tax base in a Sentence
an area with a large tax base
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Top of mind considerations are how a stadium would benefit the tax base and how much revenue would be needed to go toward public safety and infrastructure costs.
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Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2024
The developments, if approved, are projected to bring hundreds of more residents to the area and support the city’s tax base.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 31 May 2024
The investment will pay off many times over in the form of a higher tax base, lower crime rates,
and rich cultural and community engagement.
—Philip Rigueur, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2024
The ultimate goal is to broaden our tax base and stimulate investment.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2024
The developments, if approved, are projected to bring hundreds of more residents to the area and support the city’s tax base.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 31 May 2024
The investment will pay off many times over in the form of a higher tax base, lower crime rates,
and rich cultural and community engagement.
—Philip Rigueur, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2024
The ultimate goal is to broaden our tax base and stimulate investment.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tax base
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“Tax base.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax%20base. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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